<p>I don’t think I have ever thought about the role of the ego in teaching. Until now! Thanks to an old student who wanted to talk with me about her ego, Joe and I dig into the tension between having self-regard (and being a little self-righteous) and maintaining amicable professional relationships.</p><p><em>Listen now on </em><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-through-emotions/id1589863153"><strong><em>Apple Podcasts</em></strong></a><strong><em>, </em></strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1SHSUCix3g2TVeAUXlSFfg"><strong><em>Spotify</em></strong></a><em>, or </em><a target="_blank" href="https://pod.link/1589863153"><strong><em>wherever you get your podcasts</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><p>Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>Joe and I discuss</p><p>* <strong>Redefining Ego:</strong> Why the ego’s “bad rap” might be holding you back</p><p>* <strong>Managing Self-Righteousness:</strong> Practical tips for keeping professional relationships right — when you’re right, goddammit.</p><p>* <strong>Validating Expertise:</strong> How to handle the frustration of colleagues’ not appreciating the value of what you know.</p><p>* <strong>Teacher Objectification:</strong> Unpacking the emotional toll of being treated like a punching bag for all of society’s woes.</p><p>Needless to say, everybody has an ego, so this episode is relevant to everybody. Teachers and non-teachers alike!</p><p>Speaking of ego, I love this quote about TTE from Frank Racioppi of <a target="_blank" href="https://podalization.substack.com">Ear Worthy</a>:</p><p><strong>“I love that show. It’s one of the shows that does good in this world.”</strong> </p><p><p>Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>External Link</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.northshire.com/book/9780765336439">The Emperor’s Blades</a></p><p>Credits</p><p>Founder and Host: Betsy Burris</p><p>Co-Host: Joe Johnson</p><p>Producer: Jullian Androkae of <a target="_blank" href="https://pod.vision">PodVision</a></p><p>Audience Development: Andreea Coscai of <a target="_blank" href="https://pod.vision">PodVision</a></p><p>Music: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe</a>